Tenaha Independent School District

TigerNation!! It is a pleasure to introduce you to our New Athletic Director, Coach Dee Lewis! Coach Lewis has an extensive background in education and coaching, with a very successful track record to boot. He is joining us from White Oak ISD most recently, where he served as the Girls Athletic Coordinator and Head Girls Basketball Coach. Coach Lewis and Coach Ward will serve as dual Athletic Directors the remainder of this school year through December, collaborating and strengthening our athletic department. Coach Lewis will begin his duties April 10th hiring and restructuring the coaching staff assignments, while Coach Ward will continue to coach football and schedule and organize all off-season activities. Coach Lewis will be in charge of our summer basketball activities and training as well. In January of 2024, Coach Lewis will assume the full time position of TISD Athletic Director as Coach Ward continues to coach and fulfill other administrative roles. Congratulations Coach Lewis, and welcome to TigerLand!! We are excited to see the energy that comes with your joining our team!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE ALL-STATE LADY TIGERS!! Each of these young ladies were recognized by the TGCA for their outstanding performance this season and named to the All-State team. Great job ladies, thank you for being such great representatives for Tenaha ISD Athletics!

Best of Luck to our Varsity Tennis teams as they travel to Center today for the District Tennis Tournament! We started playing Tennis this past year and the athletes really enjoyed learning and growing within the sport. We are thrilled that Coach Ward has been working with these athletes and cannot wait to hear how they fair today!

Good Morning TIGERNATION!! Last week, we sent home a handout detailing the Affordable Connectivity Program which offers eligible households $30 off your internet bill, or in some cases, FREE INTERNET SERVICES. To learn more, visit www.GetInternet.gov or contact your internet service provider!

Just a reminder that we will Early Release this FRIDAY at 11:30am in preparation for Prom 2023! Please make alternate arrangements now! Thank you for your cooperation!

The remainder of our Sports Photos and Spring Portraits will be taken April 11th by Traditions Portraits. All sports groups will have a group photo taken for the yearbook and each athlete will take individual photos. Only those students (K-12) who wish to purchase a Spring Portrait will take them on this day. You do not have to pre-purchase the photo, but it is optional to take them if you know you do not wish to purchase. Proofs will be available online after the photos are taken and an order form will also be sent home the week prior to pictures.

All students will observe a 2nd/7th period "flip" Monday and Tuesday of this week. This is to accommodate students and staff participating in the District Track Meet and upcoming band competitions. Thank you!!

THS Juniors and Seniors!! Prom 2023 is just around the corner!! Please read the following information very carefully as you are making preparations: Prom tickets are currently available in the office with Ms. Regina. Juniors and Seniors that have paid their dues do not need to purchase a ticket but they do need to have a ticket. Guest tickets are $20. Tickets must be purchased/picked up by 11:00 on Friday, March 31. All Prom Attendees MUST adhere to the following rules and guidelines in order to participate: 1. Age limit- 9th grade -age 19 ( age will be verified by a copy of ID ) 2. Dues must be paid in full and so does the guest you invite, if they attend this school. 3. A ticket must be bought for a student attending from another school or a Tenaha 9th/10th grader for $20 in the front office before March 31 . 4. Appropriate dress code should be within school guidelines. 5. All males are required to wear shirts and keep them on during the Prom festivities. Females are required to send a picture of their dress to Mrs. Barr before April 1 in order to get it approved. 6. Once you enter the school for the prom festivities you may not go back out of the building unless you are escorted by a staff member. Please remember that this event is a privilege and one that your Prom Committee and TISD Staff enjoy hosting for our students. Please be respectful and plan to attend and have a great time!! If you have any other questions, please see Mrs. Barr.

This past week, our Varsity Track teams competed at the Cushing Track Meet. Each team improved upon their last performance and brought home quite a bit of hardware!! Our boys team finished 3rd Place overall and the Girls Team was 2nd Place Team overall. Great job Tigers!!

TIGERNATION!! We are nearing the end of the school year and the calendar is FULL of events for our students! Please make sure to visit www.tenahaisd.com and checkout the calendar; this has the most up to date changes and additions that you can always keep track of. You can also download the Tenaha ISD app on your cell phone to always stay up to date with our calendar of events as well as lunch/breakfast menus and MORE!! Please make note of these events; these will be open to the public unless you receive notice otherwise.

Tigers!! The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! This year, the Book Fair will be held the week of April 11-14th in person in Mrs. Stacie's room in the Elementary School. Shopping will be available from 8:30am-2:30pm each day. However, you may also purchase and shop online April 10-23rd. Scholastic now gives parents and families an easy, cash and stress FREE way to set up an E-Wallet for book fair purchases now and in the future! You can visit the e-wallet homepage for more information and to set up your e-wallet at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tenahaelemsch Make plans NOW to attend the Book Fair!!!

Good Morning Tigers!! Just a reminder, in order to accommodate our students and staff, Monday and Tuesday we will observe a 2nd/7th period switch! Thank you!!

CONGRATULATIONS to our #12 Lady Tiger for her being named to the 22-23 TABC ALL STATE TEAM!! We are proud of you Kay!!!

THS Juniors and Seniors!! Prom 2023 is just around the corner!! Please read the following information very carefully as you are making preparations: Prom tickets are currently available in the office with Ms. Regina. Juniors and Seniors that have paid their dues do not need to purchase a ticket but they do need to have a ticket. Guest tickets are $20. Tickets must be purchased/picked up by 11:00 on Friday, March 31. All Prom Attendees MUST adhere to the following rules and guidelines in order to participate: 1. Age limit- 9th grade -age 19 ( age will be verified by a copy of ID ) 2. Dues must be paid in full and so does the guest you invite, if they attend this school. 3. A ticket must be bought for a student attending from another school or a Tenaha 9th/10th grader for $20 in the front office before March 31 . 4. Appropriate dress code should be within school guidelines. 5. All males are required to wear shirts and keep them on during the Prom festivities. Females are required to send a picture of their dress to Mrs. Barr before April 1 in order to get it approved. 6. Once you enter the school for the prom festivities you may not go back out of the building unless you are escorted by a staff member. Please remember that this event is a privilege and one that your Prom Committee and TISD Staff enjoy hosting for our students. Please be respectful and plan to attend and have a great time!! If you have any other questions, please see Mrs. Barr.

Attention TIGERNATION!! Next Friday, March 31st, we will EARLY RELEASE at 11:30am to prepare for PROM 2023! Elementary Parent Pick-up will begin at 11:15am. We will be providing sack lunches prior to leaving for all students. Students will not have to make up this day as we have the the state required minutes allotted for in our remaining scheduled days leading up to the end of the school year. Thank you for your attention to this change!

It's MEET DAY TigerNation!! Best of Luck to our Junior High Track Team as they travel to Cushing today to compete in the Cushing Track Meet. We are praying for lots of sunshine and medals!!

Don't forget this is the FINAL week to purchase your 2022-2023 YEARBOOK for just $30!! Orders will be accepted through the end of the school day on Friday. After Friday, books will be $45. All book orders will close April 28, 2023!!! You may order online at www.balfour.com or purchase in person. Order forms are available with Mrs. Huckabee.

Before Spring Break, our High School Track teams kicked off their seasons in Center at the 2023 Retha Swindell Relays. Our teams had a great showing and we are excited for what the remainder of the season holds. We are also extremely proud of these athletes and coaches working together to use multiple sports to keep themselves prepared all year long for upcoming seasons!! Way to work TIGERS!!

Just a reminder that TISD will host our final FAFSA Night of the school year tomorrow evening, Tuesday, at 6pm in the cafeteria. This is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT for all seniors. Families will need to have their 2021 tax information with them in order to complete the FAFSA information. A financial aide representative from Panola College will be on hand to assist families in the process. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact TISD Counselor, Stacie Barr.

A BIG TIGER SHOUTOUT TO Ja'Tyrian "POOH" Moore for being selected to the 2A TABC All Region Basketball Team!! We are proud of you!!